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From YHC Athletics

Thompson named PBC Defender of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Young Harris College men's soccer player Quinn Thompson has been named the Peach Belt Conference Defender of the Week ending Sept. 12. Thompson helped the No. 20-ranked Mountain Lion defense to a pair of wins last week, adding three assists on the offensive end.
(Photo Submitted) Coach Laurie Shook gives her team instruction during a timeout in Hayesville's win over Cherokee.

(Photo Submitted) Coach Laurie Shook gives her team instruction during a timeout in Hayesville's win over Cherokee.

Middle school Lady Jackets get first win

News Staff
Monday, September 13, 2021
It's been a start/stop beginning of the season for Hayesville's middle school volleyball squad. With only seven players, the Lady Jackets dropped their season opener Andrews, 2-1. After that match, COVID quarantine protocol shut team activities down for an extended period of time. On Tuesday, Sept.

No. 20 Mountain Lions hold off Railsplitters 3-2

News Staff
Thursday, September 9, 2021
  Young Harris College scored three unanswered goals before Lincoln Memorial University rallied for two goals in the final 10 minutes as the 20th-ranked Mountain Lions took a 3-2 non-conference men's soccer victory Wednesday (Sept. 8) evening at the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field.

Guitierrez named Peach Belt's Defender of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Young Harris College men's soccer player Federico Guitierrez has been named the Peach Belt Conference's Defender of the Week ending Sept. 5. Guitierrez led the Mountain Lions to a suffocating defensive effort in a 6-0 shutout win over Emmanuel (Ga.) College.
Image by Nomad369 from Pixabay

Image by Nomad369 from Pixabay

Postponed Game Gives Yellow Jackets Time To Heal

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
As every football fan knows, following your favorite team throughout the season will have its highs and lows, but it is how you deal with those peaks and valleys that can make the difference as a fan. The same is true for the team.
(Photo by Travis Dockery) "The Coach" David Payne puts his No.8 through its paces during practice laps for the "Clarence Barnett Memorial" Super Late Model race. Payne was able to hold off hard chargers to pick up the victory.

(Photo by Travis Dockery) "The Coach" David Payne puts his No.8 through its paces during practice laps for the "Clarence Barnett Memorial" Super Late Model race. Payne was able to hold off hard chargers to pick up the victory.

Payne wins memorial race

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Longtime Tri County Racetrack fan Clarence "CT" Barnett passed away last week at the age of 93. Since the track first opened, Barnett has been a fixture at the Brasstown facility.